The gig economy is continuing to blossom and companies are getting ever-more hungry for local human resources to fill fixed-term and on-demand positions.

The rise of digital technology has enabled companies to hire local gig workers more quickly. With a few simple taps on a gig economy app like Gigstar, companies can access pool of local workers who are looking to undertake short-term tasks. From this pool of local workers, companies can pick those who best suit the needs and requirements of their specific projects.

The gig economy was born from a collective desire to innovate and reverse engineer the typical definition of a physical workforce – hiring more workers on an on-demand basis. Technology has played an important role in giving companies new ways of efficiently sourcing human resources. For example, if you run a restaurant, you can use the Gigstar app to find chefs who work on an on-demand basis in your local area.

For the gig economy to reach its true potential, technology must be used to further push and develop the process of hiring gig workers. To help companies facilitate the embrace of an on-demand workforce, we have seen the emergence of several intuitive apps, like Gigstar, pairing gig workers with companies. As the gig economy grows, so does the number of apps. With this in mind, what makes Gigstar stand out from the crowd as a company-friendly hiring platform?

1. Gain Transparent Insights On Workers ⭐🗣️

When you receive a cold email from a freelancer, enquiring about work, it can be time-consuming to search the internet and find out more about them (otherwise known as conducting a background check). In any hiring process, a company has to do its due diligence on candidates to check for any unwelcome future surprises. For example, the candidate could have a reputation for always turning up to the workplace’s late and failing to complete the tasks to a high standard.

Alongside a full breakdown of a worker’s professional experience on the Gigstar app, companies can also gain valuable, transparent insights into how previous hirers have felt about the quality of work and services provided by the worker. Upon the completion of a task, companies are asked to rate the gig worker based on the services they provided. For future hirers, this offers an unfiltered picture of a worker’s history, helping them to identify any ‘red flags’ that could deem the individual unsuitable to hire.

2. Post A Job With Speed And Ease ⚡📝

When a company posts an opening on a generic job website, the listing will usually reach people interested in many different types of work, including those looking for full-time and long-term contracts in the local area. By posting a job on Gigstar’s platform, you can be sure to solely reach local gig workers who are interested in fixed-term or short-term roles. It’s like a match made in heaven! We’ve been working tirelessly to craft a user-interface that promotes efficiency and helps your company streamline its hiring process.

3. Utilize An Integrated Payment System 💸💰

Let’s face it: dealing with invoices and payment details can really drain on the time you have available to attend to other important aspects of your company. If you already have several full-time employees to pay on a monthly basis, adding a gig worker or freelancer into that mix would mean that you have to spend even more time on bank transactions. Fortunately, Gigstar has an integrated payment system, so you can pay gig workers within the app upon the completion of their job. For companies who have ambitious plans to hire multiple gig workers, this will save you a lot of time in the long run – and time is money!

Are you ready to take advantage of Gigstar’s benefits and hire gig workers? Streamline your hiring process and start hiring today!